CenterPoint Energy builds momentum in natural gas vehicles with fleet conversion initiative
Jun 6, 2013
In 2013, CenterPointEnergy will add 35 natural gas vehicles to its fleet across Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. Additionally, the company expects to provide natural gas service to at least 17 new compressed natural gas fueling stations built in the company's service territory. "Vehicles ... Continue reading
Ford Hybrid Vehicle Sales Break Full-Year Record in First Five Months of 2013
May 31, 2013
Ford surpassed its previous full-year hybrid sales record set in 2010 of 35,496 vehicles in just the first five months of 2013 Ford is projected to sell approximately 37,000 hybrid vehicles through May, for around a 375 percent increase over the same period last year Ford Fusion Hybrid is projected to deliver its best ... Continue reading
GDF SUEZ Gas NA Supplying Transgas with LNG as a Vehicle Fuel
May 30, 2013
GDF SUEZ Gas NA (GSGNA) has begun supplying Transgas, the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucking company in the Northeast, with LNG for use as a vehicle fuel. Transgas is using LNG to fuel 10 new tanker-truck tractors, which are also transporting LNG primarily to gas utilities throughout New England and to commer ... Continue reading
May 30, 2013
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is pleased to announce its partnership with J.P. Morgan, a leader in financial services. J.P. Morgan provides the world's most prestigious corporations with exceptional environments that ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces 2013 Prius Plug-in MPG Challenge
May 29, 2013
Toyota announced today the launch of the first Prius MPG Challenge rewarding environmentally-conscious, charitable organizations in the tri-state area with contributions totaling $20,000. The Challenge --which consists of five separate waves of competition, each with up to eight challengers --awards those participants ... Continue reading
Ford eNews - Week of May 22, 2013
May 26, 2013
KBB.com: Ford Fusion is a Best Family Car The all-new Ford Fusion has been named a KBB.com 2013 Best Family Car. With its "eye-catching exterior, Fusion stands out with a variety of powertrains, plus available all-wheel drive and enough tech features to make a geek swoon," KBB editors say. Fusion is the first sedan to ... Continue reading
Leaders, Experts from Electric Drive Supply Chain to Gather at EDTA Conference
May 25, 2013
It's certainly an exciting time for the electric drive industry with record breaking sales, new models hitting the streets, expanding charging options and technological advances marching forward. These trends will make for a dynamic experience at the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) 2013 Conference and ... Continue reading
EcoCAR 2 Competition Announces Year Two Winner: Penn State University
May 24, 2013
EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future today named Pennsylvania State University its Year Two winner at the EcoCAR 2013 Competition in San Diego. The 15 universities competing in EcoCAR 2 gathered in Yuma, Arizona last week for six days of rigorous vehicle testing and evaluation on drive quality and environmental impact a ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Spark EV Lease as Low as $199 per Month
May 23, 2013
Could save owner average $150 monthly in fuel costs based on EPA assessments DETROIT. â Chevrolet announced today a low mileage lease on the new 2014 Spark EV 1LT for as low as $199 per month* for 36 months, with $999 due at lease signing including security deposit (tax, title, license dealer fees extra), making t ... Continue reading
May 22, 2013
ChargePoint and National Grid today unveiled the first of what will be many electric vehicle charging stations funded through a $1 million award from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). 'The investment being made through this public-private partnership will not only lead to a reducti ... Continue reading
Recargo and Xatori Merge, Furthering Leadership in Plug-In Tech
May 22, 2013
Recargo, Inc. and Xatori, Inc. today announced that the two companies are merging to revolutionize vehicle software and information services for plug-in mobility. The merger will expand the companies' ability to offer guidance to drivers and industry and leverage combined teams and resources to better support the plug- ... Continue reading
City of Springfield, Illinois Converts 24 Vehicles to Propane Autogas
May 21, 2013
City of Springfield, Illinois Converts 24 Vehicles to Propane Autogas City predicts annual fuel cost savings of more than $82,000 with propane autogas GEORGETOWN, Texas -- May 21, 2013 -- CleanFUEL USA has partnered with the City of Springfield, Ill., to convert 24 police patrol cars and pickup trucks to clean burning ... Continue reading
May 21, 2013
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions decreased 2.6 percent throughout the European Union (EU) in 2012 as the "dieselization" of the EU car fleet continued along with more efficient gasoline and alternative fuel vehicles, according to preliminary data compiled by the European Environment Agency (EEA). "This new data compiled ... Continue reading
Halliburton Deploys Pilot Fleet of Compressed Natural Gas Light-Duty Trucks
May 20, 2013
Halliburton announced today the deployment of nearly 100 light-duty Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks across several field locations in the U.S. The Original Equipment Manufacturers bi-fuel trucks were recently purchased as part of a pilot program to be rolled out throughout the Company's U.S. operations. ... Continue reading
Governor Corbett Awards 18 Impact Fee Grants for Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion
May 16, 2013
Governor Tom Corbett today awarded more than $6.7 million in Act 13 funding to 18 companies and organizations making the switch to natural gas for their heavy-duty fleet vehicles. "Act 13 was a leap forward in strengthening oversight of the drilling industry," Corbett said. "The law was also a leap forward in helping t ... Continue reading
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